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You All Knew This Was Coming A 1969 model that "broke down in the '70s."    And   "The only issues were the noise level of the washer . . ."

"It Didn't Break!" How many of us remember that ad campaign for Prell Concentrate shampoo, touting their unbreakable plastic tube packaging?  And who knew that was just the beginning?   Glass milk bottles remained on the scene for quite a number of years after those flat-topped wax-coated...

My mom threw a number of Tupperware parties when I was a kid.  She was an early adopter and accumulated a substantial number of pieces.  We kids were particularly fond of the popsicle makers.    Dave and I had some Tupperware pieces but we both agreed that it took up too much cabinet space and...

Seeing as how it's a portable, earplugs should be included.

Christopher, I'm glad to know you're familiar with the Chemex method.  I use a 6-cup (32 oz.) Chemex carafe with my Bonavita automatic drip machine.  The carafe just fits under the emitter when used with the FC-100 "half circle" filters, and this system renders the smoothest brew I've ever...

I hope millions of people read that article and reject flimsy machines that are loaded with failure-prone electronics, particularly the ridiculous wi-fi/bluetooth so-called "smart" models.  Basic, built-to-last machines with knobs and dials are all anyone really needs.

Eddie, I had forgotten about the Electromatic recall and eBay restrictions, etc.  I think because I found an early model at a thrift store (still uses a standard percolator cord as opposed to the proprietary type on later models) and have occasionally seen them out there, the on line route...

I second Eddie's suggestion of a Proctor Silex glass electric percolator (these came in various colors for the non-glass parts), or a Corningware Electromatic, which has a timeless look that didn't change much from its inception, is super reliable, has a "pyroceram" carafe instead of metal, is...

David, the dryer in that pair that Kenny posted is an HoH model.   Looks like a nice 806 washer with it, though.

Tom, I think this is a much later model.  The one that ground its way into a ceramic tile floor was the despicable, appropriately cheap looking 1967 or 8 Signature 18 that gave me a life-long case of PTSD.  I wish I could have pushed it off the top of a building and watched it explode. 

I spotted the reverse side of what's known as a "wreather" penny (minted from 1909 - 1958) among all of those pictured.  I thought maybe it was an old image, but then I spotted one of the newer reverse sides with the shield, so that old "wreather" could have been anywhere from 66 to 115 years...

Bill, I hope John is right about the dryer condensation, but if it's definitely the washer's issue, I just saw this reply to a post about a non-draining washer on Nextdoor today. I don't what she means by "very old" but it might be worth a try:   <span class="Text_miniTitle__1cj4dca16...

The antique fridge appears to have been outfitted with a new sealed system.  I know the ad copy states that the "motor was bad" and removed, but the rear-mounted condenser seems odd to me.   Our resident fridge whisperer David (turbokinetic) repaired the original sealed system on a similar...

Great news! I love repair stories like this one!

Pica rules!  Hang onto that machine!

There's a small shelf for ice trays in the freezer, which will reveal itself once the frost obscuring it has melted.   The sales literature for these GE models promoted their true zero degree freezing capabilities.  The average single-door refrigerators from that period had  relatively small...

Sigh I'm not surprised Matt, but thanks for the info.

These are great toasters, but they can be tricky with anything other than plain old white bread.  Before my '50s model got fussy about lowering -- for the second time in a few years -- I was impressed with how it knew you wanted only a little more toasting if it raised the bread too early.  Give...

Gary,   That Chemex is way more trendy and modern than a stove top Pyrex percolator!  It definitely says '70s, and for many viewers it foreshadowed the Berkeley-based coffee revolution that began with Peets in the mid-'60s and spread further with the arrival of auto-drip systems from Norelco...

That degaussing ring reminded me of the demagnetizing pens for heads on tape decks, which were used in a similar fashion.  It seemed more like some mumbo-jumbo fingers-crossed ritual than anything else, walking backwards and making weird gestures --preferably with curtains closed so the...